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Pickens, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Upshur County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
15 Population 7/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 2,932 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Pickens (32)

Audra State Park
State Park
344 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Babcock State Park
State Park
4,062 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Beartown State Park
State Park
107 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blackwater Falls State Park
State Park
2,280 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
State Park
5,806 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
State Park
290 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
State Park
372 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cathedral State Park
State Park
127 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cedar Creek State Park
State Park
2,507 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Deep Creek Lake Nrma
State Park
4,945 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Deep Creek Lake Sp
State Park
1,166 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Douthat State Park
State Park
4,551 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park
State Park
293 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fairfax Stone State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gauley River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in th...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Boating, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Paddling, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Junior Ranger Program
Weather: Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the ...
Hawks Nest State Park
State Park
207 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Herrington Manor Sp
State Park
286 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Holly River State Park
State Park
8,128 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Little Beaver State Park
State Park
552 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
National Park & Preserve
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Theater, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Biking, Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, G...
Weather: Weather in the Appalachian Mountains can be unpredictable and can change quickly. Always be prepared for the possibility of sudden storms. Weather in the mountains is often cooler and wetter than the ...
North Bend State Park
State Park
2,765 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pricketts Fort State Park
State Park
214 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sang Run State Park
State Park
81 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Stonewall Resort State Park
State Park
1,843 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Swallow Falls Sp
State Park
399 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Tygart Lake State Park
State Park
2,103 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Valley Falls State Park
State Park
1,190 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Watoga State Park
State Park
10,195 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Watters Smith Memorial State Park
State Park
537 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wolf Den Run Sp
State Park
1,988 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Youghiogheny River Natural Environment Area
State Park
102 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Youghiogheny Wild River Nea
State Park
3,669 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0